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  2. Uncertainty when using a line of best fit - Physics Forums

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    Now to use it: 1) Go to the data tab of Excel. 2) Click on the newly appeared (if you just turned it on with the steps above) "Data Analysis" button in the 'Analysis' section of the toolbar. 3) Select "Regression" from the tools list and click OK. 4) Set your input Y and X Range.

  3. How can I use Excel to find the line of best fit for a ... -...

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    To create a line of best fit in Excel, you first need to plot your data points on a scatter plot. Then, right-click on one of the data points and select "Add Trendline." Choose the type of trendline you want (linear, exponential, etc.) and check the box for "Display equation on chart" to see the equation for the line of best fit.

  4. Is There a Way to Fit Lines of Worst Fit Using Statistical...

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    The line of worst fit is useful in data analysis as it helps identify any extreme values or outliers in the data. It can also be used to compare with the line of best fit and determine the overall fit of the data. Additionally, it can provide insights into any potential anomalies or trends in the data set.

  5. How to Construct Best Fit, Min and Max Slope Lines with Error...

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    Hi KDevil, If you're uncertainty is so small you must have a lot of significant figures in your data. If that's the case, you can still pull an uncertainty out of your max-min slope as long as there is some difference between the max and the min slopes.

  6. How Do You Create a Line of Worst Fit in Excel? - Physics Forums

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    The "Line of Worst Fit" in Excel is calculated using the least squares method, which minimizes the sum of the squares of the differences between the actual data points and the line. Excel uses a built-in algorithm to calculate the slope and y-intercept of the line based on the data points in the scatter plot. 3.

  7. How to Determine a 95% Confidence Interval and Best-Fit...

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    Excel functions below. =STDEV (values) =AVERAGE (values) (4.) I was informed that using the =CONFIDENCE function in excel was actually NOT what I want because it calculated the CI with the true mean of all future data, and I do not know the true mean value of all future data, only of my sample of 48 days.

  8. Finding periodic best-fit equation for data set? - Physics Forums

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    iv. For this, I used Excel's linear line of best fit for my actual data set and plugged in the slope value v. Same as above; used Excel's linear line of best fit for my actual data set and plugged in the y-intercept value 3. Created another cell that was equal to the average of all the r^2 values 4.

  9. Spring Constant from Best Fit Line - sqrt(m) versus T - Physics...

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    Spring Constant from Best Fit Line - sqrt (m) versus T. In summary: If not, you can calculate it from the slope and uncertainty estimate.In summary, the spring constant for a pendulum with different masses is incredibly high. The goal of the lab is to determine the mass of an unknown mass, and this spring constant would make the mass 88 kg.

  10. Fitting data to a Gaussian Distribution in Excel - Physics Forums

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    To fit data to a Gaussian distribution in Excel, you can use the "Data Analysis" tool. First, select your data and open the "Data Analysis" tool. Then, choose "Histogram" as the analysis type and select the option for "Normal distribution" in the "Input Range" field. Click "OK" and Excel will generate a histogram and a best-fit line for your data.

  11. How Can I Determine the Best Fit Line for My Driving Data? -...

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    c. Enter into excel and fit a 'treadline' to data. d. How does the treadline match with my answer. e) Could you use the approximation to estimate the time required to travel to st John (412km). Explain. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Already have it graphed and given a line of best fit. Really need help with B Entered into excel ...